The BMW K1600 GT/GTL  is a beast of a bike that requires hefty support to stand up to its size. This beauty has been receiving glowing reviews and AltRider is proud to have the first set of quality engine protection bars on the market.

Weighing in at just less than 800 pounds, AltRider’s in-house design team took a careful analysis of the center of gravity and the ability to distribute the robust load on impact. In the case of an accidental tip-over, the cross bar distributes the load  from one side to the other, relieving pressure from the existing mounting points to the other side of the bike. The connector bar adds significant strength to the design, effectively connecting into the threaded and blind boss on each side which provides 2 more locations for distributing impact.

The assembly for these engine protection bars is moved out 1.75” and up 2” from the original OEM design. Three reasons for this unique design change:

1. A light mounting system (LED AUX light) is now incorporated into the engine protection bars, bringing the light set near the crevice of the bar for protection. In the case of an accident, your light is safe from hazards!

2. This design provides a higher resting angle when the bike is on its side, allowing a rider to pick the bike up after it falls on its side. Unlike boxer motors, the K1600 will lie almost flat making it difficult to even pick up the bike. The higher point of the bar will stop the bike from rolling over further, making it manageable for a single operator to upright the bike. This will minimize the damage to the upper fairings, windshield, mirrors, and handlebars.

3. The current OEM engine bars are placed very low on the frame and become a pivot point causing a falling bike to continue to topple over onto the upper fairings. Our design halts this problem with the enlargement of the AltRider bars, preventing the bike from rolling over further in any crash or stationary drop.

AltRider Engine Protection Bars will keep your K 1600 in top performance shape while providing the much needed coverage in the case of spills and stationary drops.


This product is in DEVELOPMENT and available for pre-order.

• Stunning shot peen finish  in silver or black
• Precision manufactured mounts  bolts up effortlessly
• Hand TIG welded, yielding extra strength
• Quality stainless construction resists rust or oxidation
• 1 inch stainless steel tubing
• Integrated driving light mounts
• Manufactured in the US